Earl Krentzin
Torah Pointer

Torah Pointer
Torah Pointer
Torah Pointer
ArtistAmerican, 1929–2021
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Torah Pointer
Date1957
MediumSilver and walnut
DimensionsOverall: 20 1/16 × 1 3/16 in. dia. (51 × 3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lorraine Krentzin and Alexander Krentzin in memory of Earl Krentzin
Object number2023.203
Non exposé

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ProvenanceLorraine Krentzin, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan; given to MFAH, 2023.
Exhibition HistoryTwelfth Annual Exhibition for Michigan Artist-Craftsmen. Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan. March 5-31,1957.

Fiber, Clay, Metal. Saint Paul Gallery and School of Art. St. Paul, Minnesota. November 10-December 22, 1957.

Detroit Artists Market, Michigan, joint exhibition with Liselotte Moser, January 28-February 17, 1959.

The Jewish Museum, New York, May, 1961.


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Overall
Pieter van Hoven
1707
Silver
2023.617
Torah Pointer
mid-19th century
Silver and niello
2023.20
Torah Finial
c. 1830–1840
Silver and silver-gilt
2023.31
Torah Crown
Late 18th-early 19th century
Silver, silver-gilt and paste stones
2023.30
Torah Finials
Hendrik Kramer
1756
Silver and silver-gilt
2023.35.A,.B
Pair of Torah Finials
Charles Hougham
1790
Sterling silver and silver-gilt
2022.227.A,.B
Pair of Torah Finials
Georg Zeiller
1825
Silver and silver-gilt
2023.29.2.A,.B
Torah Crown
mid 18th century
Silver and silver-gilt
2022.228
Torah Shield
Georg Zeiller
1825
Silver-gilt
2023.29.1
Image provided by curatorial.
mid–late 19th century
Silver
2023.612.A,.B
Overall
Chauchefoin & Cie
c. 1860
Silver-gilt
2023.608.A,.B